Council Agenda
Including Addeds

6th Meeting of Council

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

1:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Council Chambers - Please check the City website for additional meeting detail information.

The City of London is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek (AUh-nish-in-ah-bek), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-no-show-nee), Lūnaapéewak (Len-ah-pay-wuk) and Attawandaron (Add-a-won-da-run).

We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home. The City of London is currently home to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit today.

As representatives of the people of the City of London, we are grateful to have the opportunity to work and live in this territory.

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1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

2.

Recognitions

3.

Review of Confidential Matters to be Considered in Public

4.

Council, In Closed Session

4.1

Land Acquisition / Confidential Trade Secret or Scientific, Technical, Commercial, Financial or Labour Relations Information, Supplied to the City / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

A matter pertaining to a proposed or pending acquisition of land by a local board; a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. (6.1/5/SPPC)

4.2

Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Personal Matters/Identifiable Individual

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees and labour relations or employee negotiations with respect to the Councillor's Office. (6.2/5/SPPC)

4.3

Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to Any Negotiations

A matter pertaining to the proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality, including communications necessary for that purpose; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege; commercial and financial information, that belongs to the municipality and has monetary value or potential monetary value and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality. (6.1/6/ICSC)

4.4

Litigation/Potential Litigation/Matters Before Administrative Tribunals

A matter pertaining to advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose from the solicitor and officers or employees of the Corporation; the subject matter pertains to litigation or potential litigation with respect to an appeal of a decision of the Chief Building Official, and an appeal of the decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice – Divisional Court. (6.1/5/PEC)

5.

Confirmation and Signing of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)

5.1

4th Meeting held on March 3, 2026 and 5th Special Meeting held on March 13, 2026

6.

Communications and Petitions

6.1

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Update Revision to Appendix C 

(Refer to the 4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee for consideration with Item #5 (2.4))

1.

REVISED - Appendix C

6.2

Short Term Accommodation Licensing and Penalties

(Refer to the 4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee for consideration with Item #7 (3.1))

1.

REVISED - By-law (Relates to Bill No. 140)

2.

Councillor S. Franke, Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Councillor J. Pribil

3.

J. Klassen

6.3

(ADDED) Final Program Design for BetterHomes London 

(Refer to the 6th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee for consideration with Item #16 (2.9))

1.

(ADDED) L. Ogunjimi, Director, NRGWise Consulting

6.4

(ADDED) Pollution Prevention and Control Plan Update Study - Notice of Completion

(Refer to the 6th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee for consideration with Item #18 (4.1))

1.

(ADDED) M. Blake Rose

6.5

325 Grey Street - Z-26010

(Refer to the 5th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee for consideration with Item #10 (3.5))

1.

A. Richards, Intermediate Planner, Zelinka Priamo Limited

6.6

929 Cheapside Street - Z-26003

(Refer to the 5th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee for consideration with Item #13 (3.8))

1.

A. Wild

2.

S. Wild-Coles

3.

S. and R. Walters

4.

S. and P. Ord

5.

B. Sweetman

6.

J. Wild

7.

J. and K. Fraleigh

8.

J. Katzarov

9.

C. Church

10.

D. Bowler

11.

S. Wild

12.

(ADDED) M. Przewieda, Vice President, Corley Developments Inc.

6.7

Modification to Flood Plain and Two Zone Concept - Amendments to The London Plan - OZ-25102

(Refer to the 5th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee for consideration with Item #15 (3.10))

1.

G. Singh, Director, Planner, King Consultants Inc.

2.

K. Gaspar, T. Gaspar, A. Gaspar

7.

Motions of Which Notice is Given

8.

Reports

8.1

4th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

2.

(2.1) 1st Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee

3.

(2.2) 2nd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee

4.

(2.3) Amendment to Parks and Recreation Area By-law – PR-2 (Relates to Bill No. 141)

5.

(2.4) Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Update

6.

(2.5) Award of NRFP-2025-148: Municipal Land for Affordable Housing at 1364-1408 Hyde Park Road (Relates to Bill No. 129)

7.

(3.1) Short Term Accommodation Licensing and Penalties (Relates to Bill No.'s 134, 135 and 140)

8.

(4.1) Request to Expedite the Review of the Property Standards By-law CP-24 as it Pertains to Property Conditions that Enable Rat Infestations

9.

(4.2) Restricting City Funded Organizations from Distributing "Safe-Use" Drug Smoking Supplies

10.

(5.2) Community Housing Financial Challenges

11.

(5.1) Request to Update Municipal Compliance By-law - Amendment to Section 4.7 and Creation of a Public Rental Licence Lookup Tool

8.2

5th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

2.

(2.1) Micro-Modular Shelter Site Update

3.

(2.2) 2023-2027 Strategic Advocacy Framework - Annual Report

4.

(2.3) 1st Report of the Governance Working Group

5.

(4.1) Draft Economic Development Strategy (2026-2030) and Implementation Plan

6.

(4.2) Mayoral Direction 2026-001: Creation of an Affordable Home Ownership Incentive Program - Report Back on Program Options

7.

(4.3) Request for a Special Intergovernmental Meeting

8.

(5.1) Appointing Members of the Public to the City's Agencies, Boards and Commissions

8.3

6th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

2.

(2.3) 2026 Debenture Issuance

3.

(2.4) 2025 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses for Elected and Appointed Officials

4.

(2.5) Elected Officials and Appointed Citizen Members 2026 Remuneration

5.

(2.6) Year 2026 Tax Policy (Relates to Bill No.'s 130 and 131)

6.

(2.7) Year 2026 Education Tax Rates (Relates to Bill No. 132)

7.

(2.8) Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (Relates to Bill No.'s 138 and 139)

8.

(2.10) Upper Thames River Conservation Authority and City of London Flood Protection Projects

9.

(2.12) Appointment of Consulting Engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program

10.

(2.13) Contract Award: Tender RFT-2025-270 and Appointment of Consulting Engineer - Highbury Avenue South Reconstruction

11.

(2.14) Contract Award: Tender RFT-2025-269 and Appointment of Consulting Engineer - Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Corridor and Intersection Improvements Phase 1

12.

(2.15) W12A Landfill Community Mitigative Measures Fund - First Phase of W12A Community Beautification Plan - Park Construction

13.

(2.16) 2026 Watermain Cleaning and Lining Contract Award

14.

(2.1) Respectful Workplace Policy (Anti-Harassment/Anti-Discrimination) Annual Report - January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025

15.

(2.2) Revised Respectful Workplace Policy (Anti-Harassment/Anti-Discrimination) (Relates to Bill No. 137)

16.

(2.9) Final Program Design for BetterHomes London (Relates to Bill No. 133)

17.

(2.11) Meadowlily Environmental Assessment – Notice of Completion

18.

(4.1) Pollution Prevention and Control Plan Update Study - Notice of Completion

19.

(4.2) Smart Commute London: Additional Details and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Extension

20.

(4.3) Local and Regional Food Producers and Processors in City Managed Facilities

21.

(4.4) Enhanced Reporting for Procurement Disqualifications and Bids and Tender Issues

22.

(4.5) Request for Update on Potential Funding Gaps

23.

(4.6) Contracts for Enwave Steam Service Transitions

8.4

5th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

2.

(2.1) 2025 Building Services, Annual Report

3.

(2.2) 455 Highbury Avenue North – Tree Protection Area

4.

(2.3) Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, Information Report

5.

(2.4) 2nd Report of the Community Advisory Committee on Planning

6.

(3.1) Demolition Request for Heritage Listed Property - 174 Wellington Road

7.

(3.2) Request to Remove the Heritage Listed Properties at 788-790 Dundas Street from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources

8.

(3.3) Request to Remove the Heritage Listed Property at 535-537 Talbot Street/105 Kent Street from the Register of Cultural Heritage Resources

9.

(3.4) Amendment to Heritage Designating By-law - 513-531 Talbot Street

10.

(3.5) 325 Grey Street - Z-26010 (Relates to Bill No. 149)

11.

(3.6) 6712 James Street - Z-26001 (Relates to Bill No. 150)

12.

(3.7) 724 York Street - Z-26007 (Relates to Bill No. 151)

13.

(3.8) 929 Cheapside Street - Z-26003

14.

(3.9) 50 Southbridge Drive - OZ-26002 (Relates to Bill No.'s 136 and 152)

15.

(3.10) Modification to Flood Plain and Two Zone Concept - Amendments to The London Plan - OZ-25102

16.

(5.1) Deferred Matters List

9.

Added Reports

10.

Deferred Matters

11.

Enquiries

12.

Emergent Motions

13.

By-laws

By-laws to be read a first, second and third time:

13.1

Bill No. 128 By-law No. A.-_____-____

A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on the 31st day of March, 2026 (City Clerk)

13.2

Bill No. 129 By-law No. A.-_____-____

A by-law to approve Contribution Agreements with Zerin Development Corporation and Perpetually Innovative Developments Inc. and 2614442 Ontario Inc. for affordable housing developments at 1364-1408 Hyde Park Road. (2.5/4/CPSC)

13.3

Bill No. 130 By-law No. A.-_____-____

A by-law setting tax ratios for property classes in 2026. (2.6a/6/ICSC)

13.4

Bill No. 131 By-law No. A.-_____-____

A by-law levying tax rates for property classes in 2026. (2.6b/6/ICSC)

13.5

Bill No. 132 By-law No. A.-_____-____

A by-law levying rates for 2026 for school purposes in the City of London. (2.7/6/ICSC)

13.6

Bill No. 133 By-law No. A.-_____-____

A by-law to approve templates for documents and by-laws for use in the administration of the BetterHomes London home energy retrofit program. (2.9/6/ICSC)

13.7

Bill No. 134 By-law No. A-54-26___

A by-law to amend By-law No. A-54 entitled, "A by-law to establish an Administrative Monetary Penalty System for the enforcement of certain by-laws of The Corporation of the City of London." (3.1c/4/CPSC)

13.8

Bill No. 135 By-law No. A-62-26___

A by-law to amend By-law A-62 being "A by-law to establish and adopt various fees and charges for services and activities provided by The Corporation of the City of London." (3.1b/4/CPSC)

13.9

Bill No. 136 By-law No. C.P.-1512(_)-___

A by-law to amend the Official Plan, The London Plan for the City of London, 2016 relating to 50 Southbridge Drive. (3.9a/5/PEC)

13.10

Bill No. 137 By-law No. CPOL.-396(_)-__

A by-law to amend By-law No. CPOL.-396- 7, as amended, being “Respectful Workplace Policy (Anti-Harassment/Anti-Discrimination)” by deleting and replacing Schedule “A”. (2.2/6/ICSC)

13.11

Bill No. 138 By-law No. E.-___-___

A by-law to establish the 2026 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee in accordance with section 88.37 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended. (2.8a/6/ICSC)

13.12

Bill No. 139 By-law No. E.-___-___

A by-law to approve the appointments to the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026 Municipal Election in accordance with section 88.37 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended. (2.8b/6/ICSC)

13.13

Bill No. 140 By-law No. L.-131(_)-___

A by-law to amend By-law L.-131-16 being "A by-law to license and regulate various businesses in the City of London." with respect to Schedule 21, - Short-term Accommodations. (3.1a/4/CPSC)

13.14

Bill No. 141 By-law No. PR-2-26___

A by-law to amend By-law No. PR-2, being “A by-law relating to the use, protection and regulation of public parks and recreation areas in the City of London” to update the age of children permitted in opposite gender facilities when accompanied by a parent, guardian, caregiver or caretaker. (2.3/4/CPSC)

13.15

Bill No. 142 By-law No. S.-_____-___

A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Highland Ridge Subdivision Phase 2, Plan 33M-657)  (Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure)

13.16

Bill No. 143 By-law No. S.-_____-___

A by-law to assume certain works and services in the City of London. (Old Victoria East Phase 1, Plan 33M-735)  (Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure) 

13.17

Bill No. 144 By-law No. S.-_____-___

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume certain reserves in the City of London as public highway. (as part of Oriole Drive; and as part of Doyle Drive)  (City Surveyor – to provide for unobstructed legal access through the subdivisions, registration of Plan 33M-735 requires 0.3m reserves on Plan 33M-732 be dedicated as public highway; and registration of Plan 33M-732 requires dedication of 0.3m reserves on abutting plan 33M-735 be dedicated as public highway)

13.18

Bill No. 145 By-law No. S.-_____-___

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway. (for the purposes of a public highway for pedestrian use only, south of Darwin Crescent)  (City Surveyor – for walkway dedication purposes, pursuant to registration of Plan 33M-855)

13.19

Bill No. 146 By-law No. S.-_____-___

A by-law to lay out, constitute, establish and assume lands in the City of London as public highway.  (to be known as Blakie Road)  (City Surveyor – for road dedication purposes)

13.20

Bill No. 147 By-law No. W.-____-___

A by-law to authorize the Wellington Gateway – Vehicle Rapid Transit (Project RT1430-1E). (2.10/4/ICSC)

13.21

Bill No. 148 By-law No. W.-____-___

A by-law to authorize the East London Link – VE Rapid Transit (Project RT1430-3E). (2.10/4/ICSC)

13.22

Bill No. 149 By-law No. Z.-1-26____

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 325 Grey Street. (3.5/5/PEC)

13.23

Bill No. 150 By-law No. Z.-1-26____

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 6712 James Street. (3.6/5/PEC)

13.24

Bill No. 151By-law No. Z.-1-26____

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 724 York Street. (3.7/5/PEC)

13.25

Bill No. 152 By-law No. Z.-1-26____

A by-law to amend By-law No. Z.-1 to rezone an area of land located at 50 Southbridge Drive. (3.9b/5/PEC)

14.

Adjournment